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Homemade Icelandic Skyr (Traditional Yogurt Cheese)

Recipe by Insider Food

A step‑by‑step guide to making authentic Icelandic skyr at home using a milk separator, natural fermentation, and slow draining in linen bags. The result is a thick, creamy, high‑protein yogurt cheese that can be enjoyed plain or flavored with lemon or rhubarb syrup.

MediumIcelandicServes 20

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Source Video
25h 35m
Prep
0m
Cook
3h 4m
Cleanup
28h 39m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$15.70
Per serving:$0.78

Critical Success Points

  • Separate Cream
  • Pasteurize Milk
  • Add Starter Culture
  • Drain in Linen Bags

Safety Warnings

  • Milk is heated to near‑boiling; use oven mitts and handle hot pots carefully.
  • Sanitize all equipment to prevent contamination.
  • Do not consume if the skyr develops off‑odors or mold.

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